Marchette Box
Accounting
Austin,Texas
Summary
Results-driven Finance and Accounting professional with over 10 years of experience in steering financial operations and enhancing corporate profitability. Adept at optimizing processes, implementing strategic initiatives, and fostering cross-functional collaborations to drive organizational success. Proven track record of overseeing multimillion-dollar budgets, conducting detailed financial analyses, and providing senior leadership with actionable insights. Expertise in implementing process improvements, ensuring GAAP compliance, and leading automation projects for increased efficiency. Possesses advanced skills in Oracle, Hyperion, and Microsoft Excel. Demonstrates a meticulous eye for detail, exceptional problem-solving abilities, and effective communication skills. Excited to leverage my skills and experience to contribute to a dynamic environment.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Accountant
Expedia Group
07.2021 - 10.2023
- Oversaw $50M of marketing spend across Expedia Group
- Collaborated with Senior leadership to enhance financial accuracy and efficiency in the closing process
- Conducted GAAP research and implemented appropriate accounting processes for compliance.
- Implemented policies and procedures for Marketing resulting in clearing more than $5M in receivables
- Cultivated cross-functional relationships that result in high impact improvements including clearing over $10M in aged Marketing accruals in FY 2022 and $5M in FY 2023
- Analyzed and reconciled Marketing accounts, providing accurate monthly and quarterly flux analyses to senior leadership.
Audit Supervisor
Horne, LLP
10.2020 - 07.2021
- Oversaw financial planning and present meaningful analysis of weekly production metrics to executive management teams
- Managed and coached analysts through various protocols including CARES Act policies
- Created and implemented SOPs which improve organizational efficiency such as by reducing processing errors within claims reviews
- Conducted audits of over $20 million in CARES Acts reimbursement claim request
- Facilitated seamless reviews of claimant documentation in compliance with Treasury audit guidelines
Senior Financial Analyst
Expedia Group
02.2018 - 05.2019
- Provided meaningful financial reporting and variance analysis to help Technology leaders improve decision making and optimize areas of improvement
- Provided accurate financial analysis to support global headcount analysis
- Reviewed and researched P&L accounts to ensure accuracy during month end close
- Met weekly and monthly with Technology leaders to present financial results, optimize yearly budget, and influence decision makers on areas of opportunity
Senior Accountant
Expedia
11.2016 - 02.2018
- Led monthly audit reviews of headcount statistics for, , HomeAway, Trivago, and Orbitz
- Partnered with Finance, Operations, and International teams to understand business models and provide accounting support
- Owned month-end close procedures for Latin America payroll and Expedia headcount, including preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, allocations, intercompany transactions, and consolidations
- Implemented process improvement for Brazil and Colombia payroll accounting reducing month-end close time by 2 days
Senior Accountant
Blue Nile
03.2015 - 11.2016
- Managed lease operations and oversaw process implementation for ASC 842
- Reconciled over 50 general ledger accounts during the monthly close process, including Inventory, Work-In-Process (WIP),Software Capitalization, Marketing, Deferred Revenue, Return Reserve, Fixed Assets and Value-Added Tax (VAT)
- Provided detailed financial analysis through company packet schedules and budget to actual departmental P&L reviews
- Developed accounting policies and operations for new accounting initiatives and business processes
- Ensured compliance with GAAP and internal controls
Tax Accountant
Walmart, Inc
11.2012 - 03.2015
- Use Tax Policy
- Validated over $2M Use Tax accruals each month
- Conducted detailed analysis and research on multi-state tax guidelines
Education
Master of Business Administration -
John Brown University
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting
Southern Arkansas University
Skills
- Financial Analysis
- Process Improvement and Automation
- Strategic Planning and Forecasting
- Account Reconciliation
- Advanced skills in Oracle, Hyperion, and Excel
- GAAP Compliance
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Leadership and Coaching
Timeline
Senior Accountant
Expedia Group
07.2021 - 10.2023
Audit Supervisor
Horne, LLP
10.2020 - 07.2021
Senior Financial Analyst
Expedia Group
02.2018 - 05.2019
Senior Accountant
Expedia
11.2016 - 02.2018
Senior Accountant
Blue Nile
03.2015 - 11.2016
Tax Accountant
Walmart, Inc
11.2012 - 03.2015
Master of Business Administration -
John Brown University
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting
Southern Arkansas University
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